No Haaland in GOAL's Premier League Team of the Season

Jurgen Klopp: More than a manager

Hayes and the WSL winners & losers of the 2023-24 season

Dortmund's prolific 'problem child' with an unclear future

Six reasons why Man City are set up for future WSL success

£140m to £5m & no Messi reunion! Coutinho’s fall from grace

Reynolds and McElhenney make key Wrexham appointment

Another offer for Mourinho! Two clubs in talks to hire ex-Roma boss

Guardiola explains why Arsenal pose threat to City dominance

Vini Jr sold & fewer Bellingham goals! How Mbappe impacts Real

De Zerbi to leave Brighton amid Bayern reports

Transfers LIVE: Real plot audacious bid for Mac Allister 

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Silva set to wave emotional goodbye to Chelsea</li><li>Will re-join former club in Brazil</li><li>Premier League clubs had been interested</li></ul><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Thiago Silva returns home! Fluminense announce signing of iconic Chelsea defender despite Premier League interest

Serie A

Fluminense

Juventude

Silva has rejected <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/thiago-silva-stay-premier-league-chelsea-hero-receives-offers-three-london-teams-fluminense-transfer-doubt/bltb2adb3c40d0460c1" target="_blank">reported interest from Premier League clubs</a> to return to former side Fluminense. The defender will leave west London after four years at the end of the season on a free transfer when his Blues deal expires. The 39-year-old will then head back to his homeland for another spell with Fluminense after signing a two-year contract with the Brazilian side.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Home again, <a href="https://twitter.com/tsilva3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tsilva3</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheMonsterIsBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheMonsterIsBack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OMonstroVoltou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OMonstroVoltou</a> <a href="https://t.co/tGD5b5RwYe">pic.twitter.com/tGD5b5RwYe</a>— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FluminenseFC/status/1787845130252087318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WHAT HAPPENED?

Silva will wave an emotional goodbye to Chelsea fans after the club's final game of the season against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19. The Brazilian has become an iconic figure after winning the Champions League and making over 150 appearances during his time with the Blues. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-thiago-silva-says-goodbye-centre-back-announces-leave-chelsea-summer-emotional-message-fans-vows-return/bltadda86526cb1a1c3#csb5fdcfffd915132a" target="_blank">Silva has already admitted the club "mean a lot" to him</a> and has vowed to return at some point in the future.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The club said in a statement: "Following four seasons with Chelsea, Thiago Silva will depart after our final game of the Premier League season against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge and re-join Brazilian club Fluminense."Chelsea have agreed with Thiago that he can join up early with his new teammates after signing a two-year contract with the Brazilian club. Thiago will be allowed to train with Fluminense prior to his registration transferring on July 1."The 39-year-old will depart Stamford Bridge having made more than 150 appearances for the Blues and having lifted the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup."He has also forged a lasting bond with Blues supporters and was named the club’s Player of the Year at the end of the 2022/23 campaign."

WHAT CHELSEA SAID

Silva returned from injury last time out as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-west-ham-cole-palmer-europe-beckons/blt0b86e98fe8317100" target="_blank">Chelsea romped to a 5-0 win over West Ham</a> in the Premier League. The Brazilian will hope to feature in the team's final games of the season against Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Bournemouth as the Blues attempt to finish a poor season on a high and secure a place in next season's Europa League.

WHAT NEXT FOR SILVA

Thiago Silva returns home! Fluminense announce signing of iconic Chelsea defender despite Premier League interest | Goal.com

Brazilian side Fluminense have confirmed Thiago Silva will join the club after he leaves Chelsea at the end of the season.

Editors' Picks